Focus on Regulations
Trump names ex-congressman Lee Zeldin to run Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday he will appoint former congressman Lee Zeldin to run the Environmental Protection Agency.
What Trump can do to reverse US climate policy — and what he probably can’t change
Despite Trump's criticism of wind and solar power, investments in renewable energy will likely increase because of market dynamics.
UK govt investigating dozens of vehicle models over diesel emissions concerns
The UK government is investigating 47 diesel vehicle models over possible emissions cheating, a probe that could expand and lead to recalls if...
Opinion: Copper views Trump win through Chinese lens
Trump's 2024 U.S. election win hasn’t reignited copper prices, unlike his 2016 victory, as market focus shifts to China's economy.
Chilean regulator charges Codelco smelter with emissions violation
Chile’s environmental regulator has filed a "serious" charge against Codelco's Potrerillos smelter over emissions violations.
Nestle, P&G investigate palm oil sourcing after green group’s Indonesia deforestation report
Nestlé and Procter & Gamble investigate claims of palm oil sourcing from Indonesia’s Rawa Singkil Wildlife Reserve, per RAN report.
Taliban administration officials to attend UN climate conference in Azerbaijan
Taliban officials to attend COP29 in Azerbaijan as observers, marking a rare high-profile U.N. event since 2021.
Severe droughts threaten the sustainable catch of the Amazon’s giant fish
Record-breaking drought threatens Brazil's Amazon pirarucu fishery, cutting catch and raising costs.
Pakistan to slash winter power tariffs to spur demand, cut gas use
Pakistan will cut winter electricity tariffs to reduce gas use and promote a shift toward clean energy.
Azerbaijan is the host of the UN’s climate conference, shining a spotlight on the petrostate
Countries will gather in Azerbaijan for COP29 — a place that was one of the birthplaces of the oil industry.
